From T H E Editor
Regional Director of Michele McAffrey Specialty Products/Editor 806.345.3256 mmcaffrey@lubbockonline.com
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W
e celebrate women in this month’s issue. We’re thrilled to profile the work of three local women’s agencies that are focused on change in the Hub City. In this month’s cover story, we highlight the efforts of two organizations: Texas Women in Business and The Association of Women in Communications. A relative newcomer to Lubbock, TWIB serves as an overarching business group for networking, education, socializing, and community involvement. The local chapter of AWC was started in the 1950s with a focus on women in journalism. Now, AWC members come from all communication disciplines, and the group aims to empower women to create change in Lubbock. We also feature the work of the Inside Out Foundation, which was founded to help women recovering from trauma, be it cancer, burns or other tragic circumstances. The caring women at Inside Out provide compassionate care to their clients through transformation – with wigs, skincare, makeup, and handmade comfort items to use as they undergo treatment for cancer. My own mother fought breast cancer and it was heartbreaking to watch her deal with the loss of her hair, the effects of chemo and radiation, and the loss of her self-esteem. How I wish the Inside Out Foundation would have been there for her all those years ago. I am so grateful for their work, and the scope of it! These ambitious ladies plan to expand their program internationally as their reach grows. Our Women in Business Special Section features nine women from a variety of business backgrounds. While we ask similar questions of each woman, I enjoyed reading their diverse responses. As an editor, I have learned that everyone has a story and I always enjoy discovering it. These ladies have very different backgrounds but each one is determined to leave her mark on Lubbock. Join me in commending them on their dedication excellence!
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